D♯ Harmonic Major
Major with a lowered 6th — borrows the harmonic-minor flat-6 into a major context. Used over altered IV / iv6 progressions.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the D♯ Harmonic Major scale?
The D♯ Harmonic Major scale uses the notes D♯, E♯, F𝄪, G♯, A♯, B, C𝄪 (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Harmonic Major scale formula?
The Harmonic Major scale follows the interval pattern W W H W H W+H H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on D♯ to get the D♯ Harmonic Major scale.
What chords work over D♯ Harmonic Major?
Try chord pairings derived from the scale's third, fifth, and seventh degrees as roots — they share the most diatonic notes.
How do I finger D♯ Harmonic Major on Viola?
On bowed strings, scales train both fingering and bow technique. First-position fingerings cover most scales up to one octave; second-, third-, and fourth-position shifts unlock the higher register. The 1-2-3-4 finger pattern adapts to the half-step + whole-step positions per scale.
When would I use the Harmonic Major scale?
Major with a lowered 6th — borrows the harmonic-minor flat-6 into a major context. Used over altered IV / iv6 progressions.